Miles from Nowhere
Miles from Nowhere

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Miles from Nowhere

2022
Movie
76 min
English

During an annual cabin retreat, a dying man must confront past mistakes after learning he may not know his friends as well as he may think.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Joe WeisenfeldGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A grieving widower travels to a remote cabin in the woods to fulfill his late wife's final wish. However, his solitude is shattered when he discovers he may not be alone, leading to a terrifying fight for survival. The film explores themes of loss, paranoia, and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of isolation.

Critical Reception

Miles from Nowhere received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere and lead performance, while some noted predictable plot points. Audiences generally found it to be a suspenseful and engaging thriller, particularly appreciating its concise runtime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and effective build-up of dread.

  • Michael Raymond James delivers a strong performance as the tormented protagonist.

  • Some critics found the narrative elements to be somewhat formulaic for the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, highlighting the film's effectiveness as a tense thriller and its satisfyingly brisk pace.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote cabin, contributing to its authentic sense of isolation and eerie atmosphere.

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CinemaSerf

"Miles" (Seth Dunlap) has had some bad news... he has to process that, and in order to do so he heads to a remote cabin where he also entreats two of his, somewhat estranged, friends to join him. What he quickly learns when they arrive is t...